Operations Business Development Manager | Offshore Wind (UK based)
- Commercial
- United Kingdom
- 40 hours
Patrick Noorlander
Responsibilities
market development: lead the development of Equans’ Offshore business unit in the UK, with a focus on high voltage substations and wind farm monitoring & maintenance
growth strategy: shape the reactivation of our UK operations, creating and executing strategic plans aligned with our European centres in Hoboken and Den Helder. You leverage shared expertise and resources to drive innovation in the UK
client engagement: forge strong relationships with new and existing clients, identifying emerging business needs and fostering long-term partnerships
opportunity development: drive new business opportunities, collaborating with internal teams to ensure each proposal meets client requirements and technical standards
contract negotiation: lead negotiations with commercial, legal, and financial teams to secure high-value contracts, ensuring mutually beneficial terms
market intelligence: stay at the forefront of offshore wind trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory shifts, acting as an internal subject matter expert.
Required
master’s degree in engineering, applied economics, or equivalent
5+ years of experience in business development, within offshore wind
sales and negotiation expertise: proven track record in closing high-stakes contracts and influencing stakeholders
technical knowledge: solid understanding of offshore high-voltage substations and monitoring/maintenance operations to meet client and project requirements
strategic vision: ability to devise and execute strategic growth plans in a dynamic market
financial and commercial acumen: skilled in assessing the economic viability of business opportunities and delivering commercially sound proposals
relationship building: strong interpersonal skills to build and sustain high-value networks within the industry
ability to travel extensively within the United Kingdom and Europe when required.
Are you ready to contribute to and benefit from Equans’ expanding footprint in the European offshore wind sector?
Then join our experts in the various innovative and exciting projects of Equans. You get the opportunity to use your technical skills as well as to discover cutting-edge technologies and help customers in the 3 major transitions of today: the energy transition, the industrial transition and the digital transition.
Good to have
Equans is a major player in the European offshore wind sector, recognized for its technical leadership in Offshore High-Voltage Substations (OHVS) and end-to-end EPCI services. With established centres in Hoboken (Belgium) and Den Helder (The Netherlands), we are now relaunching our UK offshore operations, creating a unique opportunity to shape new business and drive growth.
What we offer
- a competitive salary in line with your education and experience
- interesting training and career opportunities
- group-, hospitalization-, disability insurance
- monthly mobility allowance
- smartphone with subscription
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Application review
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1st intake interview
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Compensation & Benefits
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2nd intake interview
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Placement
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Application review
You have applied for a position at our company, great! You will receive a confirmation from us and the recruiter will contact you within 5 (working) days.
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1st intake interview
Do we see a sufficient match between your CV and one of our vacancies? Then we will invite you for an interview at our company premises or online through Microsoft Teams. The interview will take place with your recruiter and the operational manager. The interview is focused on your ambition and wishes.
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Compensation & Benefits
You will receive a suitable offer from us in accordance with the agreements from the collective labour agreement and our Labour Conditions Manual. This offer will clearly indicate your (benefits) conditions of employment.
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2nd intake interview
Are you interested following the first introductory interview and the terms of employment proposal? If so, a second interview will take place with one of our clients.
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Placement
Congratulations! You will receive an contract from us and you will be part of Equans Offshore Services from now on!
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